ZIP Code 74821 in Ada, OK

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Ada, Oklahoma
County:Pontotoc County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:25:24 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:580
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:34.7744, -96.6781
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74821 Ada, OK - PO Box Services

ZIP Code 74821, Ada

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationPontotoc County, OK
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points819 (316 businesses)
PO Boxes503
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 74820
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code is classified as PO Box only, serving Ada alongside the primary street delivery ZIP 74820
  • The post office maintains 503 PO Boxes and serves 316 business delivery points
  • A single street (E 12th St) receives carrier delivery, likely a commercial building with multiple business suites
  • This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, as Ada residents can receive street delivery through ZIP 74820

Postal Services

ZIP code 74821 serves as Ada's designated PO Box ZIP, handling mail for businesses and residents who prefer PO Box delivery. While Ada's primary ZIP (74820) provides street delivery throughout the city, 74821 focuses exclusively on PO Box services with 503 boxes serving the community.

Business Mail Services

The Ada post office at this location also handles business mail for 316 commercial delivery points. With 25 business establishments employing 268 workers in this ZIP's service area, the facility plays a role in the local business community beyond residential mail.

Delivery Pattern

This ZIP includes limited carrier delivery to E 12th St, which appears to be a single commercial location with multiple business units. However, the primary function remains PO Box service for Ada residents and businesses who choose this delivery method over street addresses.

Mailing Information

To mail to a PO Box in Ada, use:

PO Box [number]
Ada, OK 74821

For street addresses in Ada, use the main ZIP code 74820.

Street Name Patterns

Single Commercial Street

Single street delivery location suggests a commercial building or business center.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 74821 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 24 business establishments, employing about 268 people with an annual payroll of $12,848,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,027Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:24Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$3,283,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$12,848,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:268Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 74821 is located in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, within the Ada, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10220) and Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 37,492 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 74821. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Ada, OKSource: Census
CBSA Number:10220Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:37,492Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:9777.28 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4000200Source: Census
Place Name:Ada city; OklahomaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


74824 | | 74820

Schools in ZIP Code 74821


We could not locate which school district 74821 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Ada Jhs 223 West 18th Street
Ada, OK 74820
District: Ada Public SchoolsNearby
Willard Es 817 East Ninth Street
Ada, OK 74820
District: Ada Public SchoolsNearby
Hayes Es 500 South Mississippi Avenue
Ada, OK 74820
District: Ada Public SchoolsNearby
Washington Es 600 South Oak Avenue
Ada, OK 74820
District: Ada Public SchoolsNearby
Ada Hs 1400 Stadium Drive
Ada, OK 74820
District: Ada Public SchoolsNearby
Liberty Academy 711 E Federal St
Shawnee, OK 74804
District: Private SchoolNearby
Ardmore Adventist Academy 154 Beaver Academy Rd
Ardmore, OK 73401
District: Private SchoolNearby
Oak Hall Episcopal School 2815 Mount Washington Rd
Ardmore, OK 73401
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 74821


East Central University 1100 E. 14th Street
Ada, OK 74820-6999
Type: Post Secondary
Pontotoc Technology Center 601 W 33rd
Ada, OK 74820
Type: Post Secondary
Seminole State College 2701 Boren Blvd
Seminole, OK 74868-1901
Type: Post Secondary
Murray State College One Murray Campus
Tishomingo, OK 73460
Type: Post Secondary
Wes Watkins Technology Center 7892 Highway 9
Wetumka, OK 74883-6155
Type: Post Secondary
Mid-America Technology Center 27438 State Hwy 59
Wayne, OK 73095-0210
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov